BGE thermometer = Thermopen?

[bigalprimomaster]

Does anybody know if the Big Green Egg brand instant read thermometer is just a branded Thermopen?

 

[Ron_L]

This one?

http://www.biggreenegg.com/eggcessories/instant-read-thermometer/

No, that's not a Thermapen. It looks like a rebranded Maverick PT-100

http://www.maverickhousewares.com/PT-100.htm

 

[Smokin69th]

I own both, and they are NOT the same model!! Thermapen >>>>> BGE Instant Read!!

 

[bigalprimomaster]

Thanks for the input. Newbie question, what makes the Themapen better, speed, accuracy? The BGE one seems to read quick and according to boiling water is fairly accurate.

 

[Ron_L]

Speed, accuracy and customer service for me. If I am checking a bunch of chicken pieces, for example, even a couple of seconds per piece can make a difference. The faster I can get the cooker closed the less heat is lost.

 

[bawb]

i agree wiht ron thermapen the most reliable no second guessing

 

[polishdon]

Yeah my older BGE is definitely NOT a thermapen. I prefer my Thermopop over the BGE.

 

[jbounds286]

Speed, accuracy and customer service for me. If I am checking a bunch of chicken pieces, for example, even a couple of seconds per piece can make a difference. The faster I can get the cooker closed the less heat is lost.

lol you guys are to the point of obsession!

a couple seconds making a difference......you guys are SERIOUS!

 

[ICDEDTURKES]

As others have mentioned its a PT 100.. I have one that is Maverick Branded. I was debating between it and the Thermapen and choose the Maverick.. Have not regretted it.. Its fast I love the readout and I have had zero problems with mine in 2 years.

The BGE rebranded one is usually priced high ($99) I paid like 80 for my Maverick but you can find them on amazon from time to time from 45-50 dollars..